The party began there in 1938, then was revived in the 1950s to become the area’s preeminent St. Patrick’s Day party. In fact, in 2013, the Texas Legislature declared that Shamrock’s party is the official St. Patrick’s Day celebration for the state.

Activities begin with a 3:30 p.m. Thursday invitational track meet at El Paso Stadium, then continue at 4 p.m. Friday with the opening of the carnival behind Bartlett’s, 100 E. Railroad Ave., and a kickoff banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the Shamrock Community Center, 911 S. Main St. Tickets are $15.

St. Patrick’s Day party: Amarillo bands Comanche Moon and Playa Lake will team up for a holiday party at Austin’s Texas Pub, 3121 S.W. Sixth Ave. Cover charge is $5.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Long Wooden Spoon Brewing will celebrate the holiday at 4 p.m. Saturday at 4098 Business Park Drive. Sample home-brewed beers and graze on food. Admission is $10, and the first 100 to register will get a commemorative pint glass. Proceeds benefit The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle.